This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Midday Music Concert - Art of Elan Friday, January 16, 2026 at 12:00pm - 1:00pm AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Enjoy an intimate Midday Music concert featuring violist Travis Maril and violinist Christian Gonzal View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Midday Music Concert - Art of Elan 12:00pm–1:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Shiley Special Events Suite (9th Floor) - Central Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Enjoy an intimate Midday Music concert featuring violist Travis Maril and violinist Christian Gonzal
This event is in the "Older Adults" group Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 2:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Wellness Age Group: Older Adults ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS View Details This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Silver Age Yoga - Limit 20; Get Program Number at Front Desk Before Each Session 1:00pm–2:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: Older Adults Program Type: Wellness Event Details: ALL PARTICIPANTS NEED TO GET A PROGRAM NUMBER AT THE FRONT DESK BEFORE EACH SESSION STARTING AT 12:30 PM. FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED. PROGRAM LIMIT 20 PARTICIPANTS
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Mah Jongg Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 3:00pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Mah Jongg 1:00pm–3:00pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Come play American Mah Jongg - a game of skill, strategy, and luck!Experienced and novice players welcome. An instructor will be on hand to teach you.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Make It! Zine Making Station Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00pm - 5:00pm AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central at Central Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: All Ages Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Make It! Zine Making Station 1:00pm–5:00pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - IDEA Lab Program - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: Throughout the month of January, drop in anytime during the IDEA Lab's open hours to a make a zine at our Zine Making Station.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group San Diego Oasis: Socrates' View of the Good Life Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:00pm - 3:00pm SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos at San Carlos Library Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Retired Professor of Philosophy, Bruce McGraw MA, will discuss the meaning of a series of Socratic concepts and how to apply them to understanding and living the good life. View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri San Diego Oasis: Socrates' View of the Good Life 2:00pm–3:00pm San Carlos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: San Carlos Library Room: SC - Winer Family Community Room & Art Gallery - San Carlos Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Event Details: Retired Professor of Philosophy, Bruce McGraw MA, will discuss the meaning of a series of Socratic concepts and how to apply them to understanding and living the good life.
SB - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting Friday, January 16, 2026 at 2:30pm - 3:15pm MV - Seminar Room B - Mission Valley at Mission Valley Library View Details Jan 16 2026 Fri SB - Mission Valley Friends of the Library Monthly Meeting 2:30pm–3:15pm Mission Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Mission Valley Library Room: MV - Seminar Room B - Mission Valley
This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group MySDMA at City Heights Library Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:00pm - 4:30pm CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Art Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights LibraryFor All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group This event is in the "Babies/Toddlers" group This event is in the "Preschoolers" group This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri MySDMA at City Heights Library 3:00pm–4:30pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Children's Area - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: All Ages, Babies/Toddlers, Preschoolers, Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Art Event Details: Weekly Art Workshops at City Heights LibraryFor All Ages
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 4:30pm CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando at College-Rolando Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Learning Center: STEAM Discovery Hour 3:30pm–4:30pm College-Rolando Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: College-Rolando Library Room: CH - Learning Center - College-Rolando Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Science/STEAM Event Details: Get together with your friends after school and have fun with a big box of different STEAM projects and games.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chess Club Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos at Rancho Peñasquitos Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Rancho Peñasquitos Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Peñasquitos Library Room: RP - Community Room - Rancho Peñasquitos Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! All levels of Chess experience are welcome - beginners to advanced. Learn to play better!All ages, children and adults are welcome.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Chess Club Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:00pm PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club! View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Chess Club 3:30pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - Community Room - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: How about a game of chess? All levels of chess experience are welcome, from beginners to advanced. If you don't know how to play chess, you can learn at Chess Club!
This event is in the "All Ages" group Movie Hangout Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Films Age Group: All Ages Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies. Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. Come in with your pajamas, pillows, and stuff animal friends too! Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Movie Hangout 3:30pm–5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Featured, Films Registration Encouraged Event Details: Hangout at the Paradise Hills Branch Library and watch family friendly movies. Enjoy FREE popcorn & yummy snacks. Come in with your pajamas, pillows, and stuff animal friends too!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:30pm - 5:45pm LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights at Logan Heights Library Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.Featuring a recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Teen IDEA Lab /Laboratorio de Ideas para Adolescentes 3:30pm–5:45pm Logan Heights Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Logan Heights Library Room: LO - David C. Copley Foundation Teen IDEA Lab - Logan Heights Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: IDEA Labs/Makerspaces Event Details: The Teen IDEA Lab is a space to be used for creative projects that require specialized equipment and software.Featuring a recording studio, Makerspace, and iMac workstations and so much more!
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group KPop Club Friday, January 16, 2026 at 3:45pm - 5:45pm AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more! View Details This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri KPop Club 3:45pm–5:45pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Teen Center- Game Room (2nd Floor) - Central Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Community Engagement, Cultural Appreciation, Performing Arts Event Details: Come listen to the latest releases, talk about the latest news, and more!
This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Dancing Through the Pages Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 4:45pm RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo at Rancho Bernardo Library Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Age Group: Preschoolers Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling! View Details This event is in the "Preschoolers" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Dancing Through the Pages 4:00pm–4:45pm Rancho Bernardo Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Rancho Bernardo Library Room: RB - Bill & Marcia Collins Community Room - Rancho Bernardo Age Group: Preschoolers Program Type: Early Learning, Literature, Performing Arts Event Details: Southern California Ballet is partnering with the Rancho Bernardo Branch Library for “Dancing Through the Pages,” a program that allows children to explore movement and dance through storytelling!
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Email & Tech Talk 101 Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm North Clairemont Library Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Email & Tech Talk 101 4:00pm–5:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age Program Type: DiscoverU, Wellness Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn habits and skills for fostering digital respect and a sense of community. Gain tips and skills in composing effective emails, how to use emojis wisely, and make technology work for you.
This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Garden Share Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm NU - Patio - North University at North University Community Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds. View Details This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Garden Share 4:00pm–5:00pm North University Community Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North University Community Library Room: NU - Patio - North University Age Group: Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us with your friends and family to share your garden. Bring what you have to share; take home something you really want and bring a bag to take home your finds.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch at Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Program Type: Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Introduction to Computer Aided Design (CAD) with OnShape 4:00pm–5:00pm Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Pacific Highlands Ranch Library Room: PR - IDEA Lab - Pacific Highlands Ranch Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens Program Type: Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Are you interested in learning Computer Aided Design (CAD)? Register to attend this introduction to CAD! Presented by your local FTC Team, RoboRavens, this program will cover the basics of CAD using Onshape.
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group STEAM Explorers Club Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:00pm CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart at City Heights/Weingart Library Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Elementary School Age STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group Jan 16 2026 Fri STEAM Explorers Club 4:00pm–5:00pm City Heights/Weingart Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: City Heights/Weingart Library Room: CT - Community Room - City Heights/Weingart Age Group: Elementary School Age Program Type: Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Event Details: STEAM Explorers Club is for 3rd through 6th graders who are interested in STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, & Mathematics). Each week kids engage in a new and fun hands-on/minds-on activity exploring a wide range of subjects.
This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group ClicBitz: Make a Tote Bag Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills at Paradise Hills Library Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Learn how to sew a tote bag! Clicbitz will show you the basic sewing skills needed for creating your own bag. All sewing levels welcome! All supplies provided. Registration required. Register Now Registration Encouraged This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri ClicBitz: Make a Tote Bag 4:00pm–5:30pm Paradise Hills Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Paradise Hills Library Room: PH - Reading Area - Paradise Hills Age Group: Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Featured, Accessibility, Art, Community Engagement, Science/STEAM Registration Encouraged Event Details: Learn how to sew a tote bag! Clicbitz will show you the basic sewing skills needed for creating your own bag. All sewing levels welcome! All supplies provided. Registration required.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 5:30pm AC - Lobby - Central at Central Library Program Type: Community Engagement Age Group: All Ages Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Downtown Chess @ San Diego Central Library/1st Floor Lobby 4:00pm–5:30pm Central Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Central Library Room: AC - Lobby - Central Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Community Engagement Event Details: Join us every Thursday and Friday from 4:00pm - 5:30pm for Chess in the 1st floor main lobby. Downtown Chess meets in the 1st floor main lobby of the San Diego Central Library.
This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Craft Circle for Adults Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm NC - Main Area - North Clairemont at North Clairemont Library Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to: View Details This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Craft Circle for Adults 4:00pm–6:00pm North Clairemont Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: North Clairemont Library Room: NC - Main Area - North Clairemont Age Group: Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Art, Community Engagement Event Details: Tired of crafting alone? Join our Craft Circle for Adults! Share ideas and improve your skills. Start on a new project or bring your work in progress to:
This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Friday Flix! Jumanji Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:00pm - 6:00pm PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey at Point Loma/Hervey Library Program Type: Films Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game. View Details This event is in the "Elementary School Age" group This event is in the "Middle School Age" group This event is in the "Teens" group This event is in the "Emerging Adults" group This event is in the "Adults" group This event is in the "Older Adults" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Friday Flix! Jumanji 4:00pm–6:00pm Point Loma/Hervey Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Point Loma/Hervey Library Room: PO - Marla Haas Community Room - Point Loma/Hervey Age Group: Elementary School Age, Middle School Age, Teens, Emerging Adults, Adults, Older Adults Program Type: Films Event Details: Two kids discover an old board game and when they start playing it they are greeted by a man who has spent years trapped inside the game since playing it at age 12. His only hope for freedom involves finishing the dangerous game.
This event is in the "All Ages" group Bilingual Ballet Storytime (ENG/CHI) Friday, January 16, 2026 at 4:30pm - 5:00pm VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley at Carmel Valley Library Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Age Group: All Ages Come enjoy a bilingual ballerina experience with The Pointe Circle! Enjoy stories in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a brief ballet lesson. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration necessary. View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 16 2026 Fri Bilingual Ballet Storytime (ENG/CHI) 4:30pm–5:00pm Carmel Valley Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Carmel Valley Library Room: VA - Community Room - Carmel Valley Age Group: All Ages Program Type: Cultural Appreciation, Early Learning, Literature Event Details: Come enjoy a bilingual ballerina experience with The Pointe Circle! Enjoy stories in English and Mandarin Chinese followed by a brief ballet lesson. Suggested for ages 3-8. No registration necessary.
This event is in the "All Ages" group FOL Book Sale Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 9:30am - 1:00pm BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin at Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Age Group: All Ages View Details This event is in the "All Ages" group Jan 17 2026 Sat FOL Book Sale 9:30am–1:00pm Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Remaining seats Remaining waitlist seats Library Branch: Allied Gardens/Benjamin Library Room: BJ - Community Room - Allied Gardens/Benjamin Age Group: All Ages
